An AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb merger could create a cancer-drug giant, but analysts call it ‘odd’

Economy MarketWatch By Steve Goldstein 03 Aug 2026 20:59 1 min read
An AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb merger could create a cancer-drug giant, but analysts call it ‘odd’

AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb’s stock was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the first place.

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